Preview: Hurricanes vs Chiefs
Beauden Barrett against the Chiefs last Friday

Preview: Hurricanes vs Chiefs

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the Super Rugby quarter-final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs  in Wellington on Friday. (more…)

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Sharks pack must repel red tide
The Sharks have a tackle success rate of 85%

Sharks pack must repel red tide

The Sharks forwards hold the key to an unlikely victory against the white-hot Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Willemse called up to Bok camp
Damian Willemse

Willemse called up to Bok camp

Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse and four other uncapped players for a Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch. (more…)

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De Bruin: Lions in high spirits
Warren Whiteley against the Bulls

De Bruin: Lions in high spirits

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says the presence of influential fit-again Springboks such as Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx has helped strengthen the ‘spine’ of the team, writes CRAIG LEWIS.   (more…)

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Stop over-sanitising the game
Referee Federico Anselmi shows a red card to Semisi Masirewa

Stop over-sanitising the game

The desire from officials to prioritise player safety should be commended, but it should not come at the expense of common sense, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Mellett sues Bulls for R45-million
Morné Mellett

Mellett sues Bulls for R45-million

Morné Mellett is taking legal action against the Blue Bulls Company and the team’s doctor, citing negligence relating to the career-ending injury he suffered three years ago. (more…)

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Flawed Super Rugby conference system must go
The Chiefs finished fifth despite having the third-best record

Flawed Super Rugby conference system must go

The 2018 Super Rugby tournament has shown why Sanzaar needs to move back to a round-robin format sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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